More hp or an extra gear?
I read where the 2016 Ford F53 chassis changed to a 6 speed transmission, but for emissions regs. dropped the horsepower rating down to 320 from 362 on the 2015 chassis. So if you were buying a gas cl...
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chloe's ranch wrote:
I think Donfrump was quoting specs from the 2015 E 450 stripped chassis from Ford which has the two valve V10 that is used in class C motorhomes as well as Thor's RUV class A.
nope F53 in 2015 had 305 HP E series still had 362HP
based on specs out there for reading
heres some more ford 2016 specs
Available Engines 6.8L V10 2V; 6.8L V10 3V
Horsepower 255 @ 4500 rpm | 305 @ 4250 rpm | 320 @ 4000 rpm
Torque 350 @ 2500 rpm | 420 @ 3250 rpm | 460 @ 3000 rpm
Transmission 6-speed automatic with overdrive and tow/haul mode
Wheelbase 138", 158", 176", 178", 190", 208", 228", 242", 252"
Maximum Payload 18,773 lbs. (F-53)
Wheels Available 16" Painted White Steel 19.5" Steel 22.5" Aluminum
